Category: Music
Gainesville’s Rock History Makes an Excellent Read
Marty Jourard lived, breathed and actively participated in Gainesville’s vibrant music scene in the 1960s and ’70s. Forty years later, he’s written about it. Marty…
‘Carmina Burana’: Dance Alive’s Golden Moment
It’s a busy weekend for Dance Alive National Ballet as the Gainesville-based touring company stages a lavish production of Carmina Burana and celebrates its 50th season with a…
Bradley Concert Just the Beginning of Changeville
Several downtown venues will participate in the music and comedy festival that is part of the annual frank gathering promoting social change. Tonight, with a…
Bo Diddley Plaza Ready for Close-Up
After a year of construction, the City of Gainesville is ready to unveil a new look and feel to its main downtown gathering space. Improvements…
SoMa Art Media Hub Turns 1 With Bash
To commemorate the anniversary, the Gainesville Arts Market and Gainesville Art Scene are hosting an expanded event that will include local musicians, artists, crafts, vendors, food…
Hardback Café is Back for an Encore
Sixteen years after closing its doors next to the Hippodrome, the Hardback Café is up and operating again at a new address—and still aiming the spotlight…
Charles Bradley Concert to Re-Open Bo Diddley Plaza
Closed since early this year for extensive renovations, the Bo Diddley Community Plaza re-opens Feb. 25 with a free concert featuring the Gainesville-born R&B singer. Charles…
Thomas Center Aglow for Holidays
Saturday night was a festive affair at the Historic Thomas Center with the annual lighting of the City of Gainesville Christmas tree inside the Spanish…
Fest 14: Downtown Embraces 10,000 Diehard Punk-Rock Fans
The punk-rock extravaganza takes place for the 14th time in Gainesville, drawing music lovers from around the United States and the world to the downtown…
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